Sports in Juneau

 Gastineau Channel Little League umpire clinic - The GCLL umpire clinic will be held Thursday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at Riverbend Elementary School. The clinic is for youth and adult umpires. Info: gcllak.aol.com or 789-9803.

Thursday-Saturday, April 20-22

 Juneau-Douglas High School soccer - The Crimson Bears' boys and girls soccer teams host Chugiak, Pine Creek and Bellarmine Prep for a series of games at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. The girls will play Chugiak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, against at 1 p.m. Saturday then take on Pine Creek at 5 p.m. The boys face Chugiak at 7:15 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. Saturday before battling Bellarmine Prep at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Friday-Saturday, April 21-22

 Juneau-Douglas High School softball - The two-time defending state champion Crimson Bears make their home debut against Colony at Melvin Park for a pair of games.

Sunday, April 23

 Juneau Skating Club recital - The Juneau Skating Club will hold "A Sunday Matinee" at 3 p.m. at Treadwell Arena. The season-ending recital will feature Juneau's youth figure skaters. All students are invited to participate. There are 17 numbers planned, including solos from skaters and those who won medals in the JSC's first skating competition. There will be a free skate following the recital at 4 p.m. Info: JSC, 523-9115, juneausk8@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, April 25

* Juneau-Douglas Ice Association charity game - Two of the Juneau Adult Hockey Association's top teams take to the Treadwell Arena ice at 6 p.m. for a game benefitting the Juneau-Douglas Ice Association. The JDIA is the local governing body for youth hockey. The adult teams are preparing for a tournament starting April 28.

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MEETINGS / CLINICS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Juneau Soccer Club tryout schedule - Juneau youth interested in trying out for a Juneau Soccer Club competitive team should participate in the appropriate age group tryout. All JSC team tryouts will be held at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park.

Tryout fee is $25 with a signed JSC registration form. No fee for current JSC members. Registration forms will be available at the tryout or online at http://www.juneausoccer.org.

Info: Noel Shima at 789-1525 or Amy Skilbred at 780-4649.

 Capital City Soccer League schedule - The Capital City Soccer League will hold its open soccer schedule on Sundays at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Wednesday, May 24 and May 31, at Adair-Kennedy from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Info: CCSL, 523-9196.

 Juneau Youth Football League volunteers needed - The Juneau Youth Football League is looking for volunteers to fill coaching and board vacancies. If you are interested in working with some of Juneau's young athletes or help shape youth football in Juneau, this would be the position for you. Info: Robyn Holloway, 209-8437.

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OPEN GYMS / SCRIMMAGES / ONGOING

 JDHS Softball Team spaghetti dinner - The Juneau-Douglas High School softball team will host their annual spaghetti feed dinner and dessert auction on Monday, April 24 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the ANB Hall. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 years old, $23 for a family and $5 for seniors. Tickets are available from the team or at the door. Info: Dave Massey, 321-1909

 Zach Gordon Youth Center climbing wall - Climbing wall hours are 5-7 p.m. on Mondays, and 3:30-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The climbing wall can be used by people of all ages. Climbers age 20-younger climb free, while adults 21-older pay $5 to use the wall. Youth-adult interaction is encouraged, so an adult climbing with a youth pays no fee. Private rental times are available for $25 per hour. Info and scheduling: Zach Gordon Youth Center, 586-2635.

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